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HH242-25-TW36 Distress Brief Intervention

NHS HIGHLAND

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26 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland has awarded a contract for the provision of Distress Brief Intervention services, focusing on mental health across North Highland and Argyll and Bute. The procurement process, tagged under health services, follows a limited procurement method and is classified under CPV code 85000000. The contract duration is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with an option for extension up to 36 additional months. The contract valued at £1,607,500 was signed on the 9th February 2026, with services provided by Change Mental Health Ltd, based in Edinburgh.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services delivery and inter-agency collaboration. The establishment and support of the Distress Brief Intervention programme offer pathways for growth for organisations proficient in managing complex community health interventions. Given the requirement for specific technical competencies and pre-existing training provisions in the regions targeted, businesses with prior experience or specialised expertise in similar frameworks would be well-positioned to participate in potential expansions, subject to future funding availability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HH242-25-TW36 Distress Brief Intervention

Notice Description

NHS Highland requires the provision of Distress Brief Intervention services across North Highland and Argyll and Bute

Lot Information

Lot 1

The overarching aim of the Distress Brief Intervention programme is to provide a framework for improved inter agency co-ordination, collaboration and co-operation across a wide range of care settings, interventions and community supports, towards the shared goal of providing a compassionate and effective response to people in distress improving experience and outcomes for those experiencing distress and those providing support.. 1.3 The contract agreement shall be for two years from 01/04/26 to 31/03/2028 with an option to extend for up to a further 36 months.

Options: This Contract shall have the ability to add additional service provision and additional pathways to enable future flexibility if additional funding is made available.

Procurement Information

The current provider has been delivering DBI since its inception in 2016, when Highland was a pilot site. Highland have received all the training and been heavily supported with DBI central as has Argyll and Bute. No other service provider in Highland and Argyll and Bute could continue this contract without significant investment for training and expansion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823092
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550485
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,607,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHANGE MENTAL HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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